I love Börek (also burek) is a family of baked or fried filled savory pastries made of a thin flaky phyllo or (Yufka). It can be filled with cheese, usually feta; minced meat, or vegetables. Most probably invented in what is now Modern Turkey, in the Anatolian provinces of the Ottoman empire in its early era. The top of the börek is often sprinkled with sesame seeds. As far as finding it in San Diego, I am afraid you might have to wait for the Serbian Cultural Festival in October at the St. George Serbian Orthodox Church unless you have a Serbian or Turkish friend (as I do!). You can find it frozen at the Balboa International Market in Clairemont, but I will not vouch for it! — Fabrice Poigin, private chef, restaurant consultant

I know of this Filipino lady that makes the best tasting empanadas out of her home in Paradise Valley. I’ve been to my good share of pancit parties where I’ve had it and you just know it’s from that lady because of its unique taste and having a signature kiddie size to it. I have yet to know who this mysterious lady is, but I’ll hungrily refer to her as "The Empanada Whisperer." — Joanne Arellano, human resources professional, avid Yelper, avid diner